Tikitapu Nature Walk
WalkBay of PlentyOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 30 min
- Route
- Loop
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzLake Tikitapu/Blue lake is situated 9 km south - east of Rotorua, via Te Ngae Road then Tarawera Road. As the lake comes into view there will be a large grassed area on your left. Park and follow the signs across this to the start of the track.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.18295° S, 176.33011° E
About this place
This short walk through beautiful forest has information panels about plant and birds along the way - it's a great option for children.
The route
This is an easy track through beautiful native bush alive with birdsong. Plant identification labels and story panels give detailed information about the area. This is a well-formed track over undulating terrain. It's steep in places but a relatively short loop.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.